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A review by highladyofdelulu
These Shoes Weren't Made for Stalking by C.B. Wren, C.B. Wren
3.0
I liked this book, I just really wanted to LOVE love it.
The premise of These Shoes Weren’t Made for Sharing is simple and intriguing enough: combine the low-key forbidden romance with an incredibly cute MMC, a smalltown mystery and throw it all into an Omegaverse setting – of course I want to read it!
The plot worked, overall pacing and relationship development roped me in and I enjoyed rooting for two MMCs.
So, frankly, the vibes are there and I’m sure those that read for the vibes will have the best time with this sweet little read!
Sadly, I stumbled over a couple things, many of which I was able to brush past. Except for the matters of repetition and motivation. While the side character best friend is absolutely adorable (and I very much agree with the choice of hair and scent cause Yes, that works!) I personally couldn’t help but feel irritated by the fact that his unchanging scent was described pretty much every single time he was mentioned. Same goes for the love interest btw, although that felt a bit less pronounced.
And what I mean by motivation is how the MMC and aforementioned best friend JUMP into the investigation as if they’re the town’s PIs. Which, were that the case, would have worked. But them just being concerned and caring about the wronged woman and friend causing them to basically take over as if everyone just expects them to felt a bit off to me personally.
I for one am unsure whether I want to read the sequel. Because, yes, color me intrigued! I want to know the love interest’s secrets. And I want to see what those two grow into. Of course, I am also curious how the mystery will be solved and hope for more action from the best friend. . Not to mention that there might be even more exploration of the omega aspects in the sequel. But at the same time I don’t know if I loved it enough to wait for the next book.
Either way, it’s a cute, cozy omegaverse MM romance with yummy spice and very lovable characters and, again, I am sure many will love it for those vibes alone.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
The premise of These Shoes Weren’t Made for Sharing is simple and intriguing enough: combine the low-key forbidden romance with an incredibly cute MMC, a smalltown mystery and throw it all into an Omegaverse setting – of course I want to read it!
The plot worked, overall pacing and relationship development roped me in and I enjoyed rooting for two MMCs.
So, frankly, the vibes are there and I’m sure those that read for the vibes will have the best time with this sweet little read!
Sadly, I stumbled over a couple things, many of which I was able to brush past. Except for the matters of repetition and motivation. While the side character best friend is absolutely adorable (and I very much agree with the choice of hair and scent cause Yes, that works!) I personally couldn’t help but feel irritated by the fact that his unchanging scent was described pretty much every single time he was mentioned. Same goes for the love interest btw, although that felt a bit less pronounced.
And what I mean by motivation is how the MMC and aforementioned best friend JUMP into the investigation as if they’re the town’s PIs. Which, were that the case, would have worked. But them just being concerned and caring about the wronged woman and friend causing them to basically take over as if everyone just expects them to felt a bit off to me personally.
I for one am unsure whether I want to read the sequel. Because, yes, color me intrigued! I want to know the love interest’s secrets. And I want to see what those two grow into. Of course, I am also curious how the mystery will be solved and hope for more action from the best friend. . Not to mention that there might be even more exploration of the omega aspects in the sequel. But at the same time I don’t know if I loved it enough to wait for the next book.
Either way, it’s a cute, cozy omegaverse MM romance with yummy spice and very lovable characters and, again, I am sure many will love it for those vibes alone.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.